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GENITAL PROLAPSE. ♣ The pelvic floor, closing the outlet of the pelvis is made up of a number of muscular and facial structures the most important of which is the LEVATOR ANI. ♣ These structures are pierced by the RECTUM, VAGINA & URETHRA. passing through the exterior of the body
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♣ The pelvic floor, closing the outlet of the pelvis is made up of a number of muscular and facial structures the most important of which is the LEVATOR ANI. ♣ These structures are pierced by the RECTUM, VAGINA & URETHRA. passing through the exterior of the body ♣ These structures are supported in place by: - ligaments - condensation of facia
♣ A relaxed vaginal outlet is usually a sequel to mere OVERSTRETCHING of the perineal supporting tissues as a result of previous parturition Muscular atony and loss of elastic tissue in later life lack of hormone DENERVATION due to damage to perineal or pelvic nerves delivery and pelvic surgery
TYPES OF GENITAL PROLAPSE PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE (POP) 1. CYSTOCELE = As a result of defect in the pubo-cervical facial plane which support the bladder anteriorly = it tends to permit the bladder to sag down below and beywond the uterus 2. URETHROCELE: = when the defective facie involves the urethra 3. RECTOCELE = due to attenuation in the pararectal facea permits the rectum to bulge through 4. ENTEROCELE: = Perintoneal hernial sec. along the anterior surface of the rectum = Often contains loops of small intestine
DIAGNOSIS OF POP SYMPTOMS: Often symptomless Complaints of : Pressure and heaviness in the vaginal region Sensation of “everything dropping out” Bearing down discomfort in the lower abdomen Backache
Other associated problems: Fecal incontinence (e.g. with complete perineal laceration) and often with loose of stools. Difficulty in emptying the bladder with marked cyctocele Cystitis due to residual urine ascending UTI frequency of micturition Urinary incontinence stress incont. Difficulty of defection and constipation with rectocele haemorrhoids Lump/Mass protruding through is marked prolapse
SIGNS / EXAMINATION: • Inspection Gaping introitus Perineal scars Visible cystocele and rectocele / urethral Uterine prolapse Cx. Ulceration (contact) = Decubitus ulcer Degree of prolapse
TREATMENT Incontinence P O P Objective: To provide cure or improvement Treatment options, risks, benefits and outcomes should discuss. Treatment Options: Can be divided into: Pharmacology Conservative Surgical Measures intenvention I. CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT: Life style interventions Physical therapy (PFMT) / Kegel’s Exercise Bladder training Electrical stimulation Behavioural strategies Anti- incontinence
II. PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT: A. Drug used for Urgency Incont. and OAB. i. Antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) agents - Muscanic receptors (M2 & M3) are predominant in the bladder. - These can be blocked by antimuscanic which act by competing with ACH a=on the muscanic receptors mainly during the storage phed. e.g. Oxybutinin Tolterodine Solifenacin Tertiary amines Darifanacin Propiverine Quarternary amines - Very good efficacy profile - Side effects: Dry mouth Constipation Blurred Vision Cardiovascular effect – palpitations / tachycardia = Contraindication: , Narrow angle glucoma
ii. Bothulinum Toxin (BTX) - types A & B - local intravesical injection - Blocks the release of Ach from presympathetic nerve endings at the myoneuronal junction muscle contractility B. DRUGS FOR SUI: i. Duloxetine = combined norepinephrine and serotonin re-uptake inhibition sphincter muscle activity during filling plan of micturition significant in incont. Episode frequency (IEF) >50% from baseline is improvement in quality of life SIDE EFFECTS: - Nausea - Others fatigue, dry mouth, headache, ___ C. ESTROGENSIC = Controversiial little effect in the management of SUI
SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR INCON. I. SURGERY FOR SUI: 1. Intraurethral injection therapy 2. Cysto urethap____ 3. Low-tension vaginal tape - TVT - TOT 4. Classical sling procedures 5. Artificial sphincters II. SURGERY FOR URGNECY INCONT. (UUI) 1. Augmentation cystoplasty 2. Auto-augmentation 3. Sacral nerve stimulation